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Love Scout korean drama review
Ongoing 12/12
Love Scout
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by dramareview writer
Jan 11, 2025
12 of 12 episodes seen
Ongoing 2
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

Uncomplicated love story... with an amazing soundtrack! Should you watch now, skip or watch later?

"Love Scout" offers a refreshing take on romance by intertwining the complexities of the headhunting industry with an evolving love story. While the depiction of recruitment may not entirely reflect real-world headhunting practices, the drama presents an idealized version—one that emphasizes professionalism, candidate scrutiny, and ethical leadership. For those with corporate experience, this approach feels satisfying, even if it strays from reality.

With four episodes in, "Love Scout" has established a promising foundation. The exploration of character flaws and the potential for personal and professional redemption keeps the audience invested. It will be intriguing to see how the remaining episodes unravel the complexities of these characters and their intertwined lives.

Update:
The 7th episode offers a refreshing portrayal of blossoming feelings. The Female Lead (FL) gradually develops feelings for the Male Lead (ML) at a slow and steady pace. Her awareness of these growing emotions is evident, yet she struggles to embrace them, seemingly feeling undeserving of such affection.

The paper cut serves as a metaphor for the pain of separation. Just as the cut stings, the ML felt the growing distance between them. Her subtle expressions of kindness, such as her smiles when assisting him, and her unwavering honesty, revealed the true depth of their emotional connection

By episode 8, the romance shifts into awkward yet humorous territory, bringing lighthearted moments to balance the emotional weight of the story.

However, episodes 11 and 12 feel somewhat rushed, as if condensing too many resolutions into a short span. While a full 16-episode run might have risked dragging the plot, an extra episode or two could have given the ending more breathing room.

The sound track is awesome!

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